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Trust in Christ – not in horoscopes, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis repeated a message he often has, warning against putting one's trust in horoscopes and fortune telling... Read more
Calls for prayer amid 'abhorrent' violence in Charlottesville
The head of the U.S. bishops conference called for prayers after one person was killed and over a dozen injured... Read more
Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference
Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the importance... Read more
Critic: German Catholicism is rich – but in the wrong ways
The Catholic Church in Germany is “spiritually impoverished and in decline, yet rich in material means.” Read more
Priest counters claim that God ordained Trump to nuke North Korea
A Texas Catholic priest has countered the claim of Texas Baptist pastor and adviser to Trump, Pastor Robert Jeffress, who... Read more
Mexico is the most violent Latin American country for priests
For the ninth year in a row, Mexico is the most violent country in Latin America for priests, said a... Read more
Pioneering missionary bishop to China considered for beatification
A cardinal who helped change Catholic missionary work in China is now a possible candidate for beatification. Read more
UK politics put pressure on Northern Ireland pro-life laws
Recent changes in U.K. politics have meant a renewed push against Northern Ireland’s pro-life laws, advocates say. Read more
Dominican Republic priest arrested on suspicion of killing teen
The National Police of the Dominican Republic have arrested a priest on suspicion of killing a teenager, who was allegedly... Read more
A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea
Dialogue and prudent actions to uphold international resolutions are key to maintaining peace amid rising tensions between North Korea and... Read more
Pope orders Belgian religious group to stop offering euthanasia to patients
Pope Francis is cracking down on a Belgian Brothers of Charity-run organization, giving the group until the end of August... Read more
Brazilian archbishop robbed at his residence
While preparing to travel to Mass on Saturday morning, Archbishop Antonio Muniz Fernandes of Maceio was robbed at gun point,... Read more
Why YouTube needs Catholics
Catholic YouTube junkies of the world, unite – you are needed for the New Evangelization. Read more
Spanish court throws out 'hate crime' complaint against archbishop
A Spanish state prosecutor has dismissed a ‘hate crime’ complaint against the Archbishop of Granada after an LGBT activist group... Read more
Texas bishop: Don't deport mother of young cancer patient
Deportation to Mexico of the mother of a cancer-stricken girl would be cruelty, the Bishop of El Paso has said. Read more
Study: Age of pornography exposure affects how men view women
Pornography exposure affects men’s attitudes towards women, but in different ways depending on the age when they are first exposed,... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says urgency of peace a key reason for Russia trip
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said he will be going to Russia Aug. 20-24 largely out of... Read more
What it's like to be a missionary in North Korea
What can a missionary in North Korea do to preach the Gospel in a Communist dictatorship? Simply care for the... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Chaldean eparchy of San Diego
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has named Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta as head of the eparchy of Saint... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus went to the cross for sinners, not the perfect
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Church doesn't exist for people without faults, but for sinners in need of God's... Read more
